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About the Discrete Optimization format

Discrete Optimization is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Advanced Graph Theory Research, Complexity and Algorithms in Graphs, Vehicle Routing Optimization Methods.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Discrete Optimization 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inAdvanced Graph Theory Research Complexity and Algorithms in Graphs Vehicle Routing Optimization Methods Optimization and Search Problems Optimization and Packing Problems
ISSN1572-5286
Citation impact (2-yr)0.47
h-index51
i10-index293
Total citations13,312
Article processing charge$2,560
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Discrete Optimization per year

38
2014
41
2015
52
2016
40
2017
41
2018
29
2019
31
2020
34
2021
28
2022
30
2023
28
2024
26
2025

Citation impact of Discrete Optimization by publication year

570
2014
353
2015
857
2016
415
2017
300
2018
151
2019
303
2020
86
2021
83
2022
105
2023
26
2024
6
2025

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Discrete Optimization template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Discrete Optimization format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Discrete Optimization template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Discrete Optimization use?
Discrete Optimization uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Discrete Optimization 12 (2023) 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Discrete Optimization?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Discrete Optimization document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Discrete Optimization template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Discrete Optimization format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
Who publishes Discrete Optimization?
Discrete Optimization is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Discrete Optimization template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Discrete Optimization PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Discrete Optimization template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
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